| 单词 | put a brake on |
| 释义 | put a brake on For many years it looked as if hopes that shareholder democracy would put a brake on soaring boardroom pay were equally forlorn. Times, Sunday Times It may put a brake on the ghastly scam of 'freshers week'. Times, Sunday Times Against a side enjoying 79 per cent possession and playing the game at almost overpowering pace, he actually managed to put a brake on it. The Sun He said it was time for airports to 'put a brake on things'. The Sun Swingeing cuts to public spending will drain confidence, squeeze consumer spending and, in turn, put a brake on any private sector recovery. Times, Sunday Times |
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